Across
- 3. phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything
- 4. information a person cannot or did not observe, but is based on something reported to the person that may or may not be true; also called symptoms
- 5. a system of learned beliefs and behaviors that is practiced by a group of people and is often passed on from one generation to the next
- 7. an accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care that is not part of the normal routine in a healthcare facility
- 10. a state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly; usually temporary
- 11. uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition
- 12. prejudice
- 14. the inability to control the bladder or bowels
- 17. a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality
- 19. a loss of function or ability
- 21. communication involving the use of spoken or written words or sounds
- 22. false or distorted sensory perceptions
- 23. a lack of interest in activities
- 24. the ability to think logically and clearly
Down
- 1. a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one's problems about mental health professionals
- 2. the repetition of words, phrases, questions, or actions
- 5. inability to think clearly and logically
- 6. one aspect of a person's identity, often reflecting a combination of race, culture, language, nationality, and other factors
- 8. information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells; also called signs
- 9. grouping of people based on physical characteristics shared by people with common ancestry
- 13. persistent false beliefs
- 15. violent or hostile
- 16. communication that does not include words
- 18. the process of exchanging information with others by sending and receiving messages
- 20. an intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation